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AAA SERIES Q-G®TWIST CONNECTOR
Switchcraft introduces the AAA Series or Q-G®Twist XLR
connectors.The Q-G
®
Twist Series is available in male or female cord
plug, 3 through 7 pins or contacts.The unique features are the easy
twist on combination handle/strain relief, and the reduced number of
parts to assemble. With the insert built into the front shell, and the
strain relief preloaded into the handle, the end user has only two parts
to assemble – slide the handle onto the cable, solder the terminations,
and twist on the handle. As the handle is tightened, the strain relief
tightens around the outer jacket of the cable.A ramp on the str ain relief
keeps it from rotating around the cable jacket and twisting the cable.
The strain relief was designed to accommodate the most popular
cable sizes. A rugged die-cast metal handle insures optimum
protection, and increases signal shielding. Popular options include
blac k and gold finishes, as w ell as a lower cost plastic handle v ersion.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Only two pieces to assemble
• Easy twist on handle reduces assembly time
• Rugged die-cast metal handle
• Accepts cable OD’s (.100" – .285")
• Black finish available
• Gold-plated pins/contacts available
• Lower cost plastic handle version available
APPLICATIONS
• Audio
• Medical
• Instrumentation
• Process Controls
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Contact Resistance: 50 milliohm maximum, per pole.
Current Rating @ 125VAC:
3 pole – 15A
4 pole –10A
5 & 6 pole – 7.5A
7 pole – 5A
Insulation Resistance: 1,000 MW, minimum.
Dielectric Withstanding V oltage: 1,000 V (rms)
Capacitance: ≤3 pF between pins and ≤6 pF
between pins and shell, maximum
MECHANICAL
Insertion/Withdrawal Forces: 10 lbs. maximum,
8 lbs. nominal / 7 lbs. maximum, 5 pounds nominal.
Wire Size:
3 Contact
#12 wire gauge solid #14 wire gauge stranded
4 Contact
#14 wire gauge solid #16 wire gauge stranded
5 & 6 Contact
#16 wire gauge solid #18 wire gauge stranded
7 Contact
#18 wire gauge solid #20 wire gauge stranded
MATERIAL
Shell: Die-Cast zinc with nickel finish or black chrome.
Handle: Die cast with nickel finish or black chrome.
Also black thermoplastic handle available.
O Ring: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber).
Insert Insulation: Molded thermoplastic.
Socket Contacts: Silver plated copper alloy tarnish resistant;
bifurcated on 3 and 4 contact types. Gold is available.
Pin Contacts: Silver plated copper alloy. Resists tarnishing,
and provides excellent electrical conductivity. Gold is available.
Latch lock: High strength die cast zinc.
Strain Relief: TPR
Flex Relief: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber)
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Series Pins/Contacts Gender Handle Material Housing Terminal Z
Finish Finish
AAA 3-7 pins F: Female P: Plastic B: Black AU:Gold New Strain Relief
3-7 pins M: Male Blank: Metal Blank: Nickel Blank: Silver
CONNECTOR PART NUMBER SCHEME
0.100" = 2.54mm
0.285" = 7.24mm
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